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WITHHELD BY REQUEST.
The Police Investigating the Mysteri.
Gus Disappearance Of $1.1OO.

Gus Disappearance Of $1,1 100.
Monday evening James Touhy, who lives
in cabin on the fat below the depot in
South Butte, went to Durand & Wagnsr's
store and stated thta he had been robbed
OF 81 100. After listening to the old mans
story, The book-kseper telephoned to
Chief Of Police Cody. who arrived promptly
and heard from Mr.. Touhy the following
story:
Sunday afternoon he LETT This cabin with
some ac4uaintances OF his and went up
town. Among them was Dick Cain, man
whom he had known and trusted as
friend for years. This man asked him to
his home on East Park street. When there,
Gains wife prepared hot drinks and they
drank freely. After awhile Jimmy-as he
is familliarly called-became drowsy and
laid on tho bed and slept. In the hip
pocket OF his pants he had roll Of bills. in
all 1884. He remembers distinctly of
moving the roll a. he laid down. After
sometime he awoke and finding his pocket
empty, called out that his money was gone.
"Oh, said Cain, may be it has fallen from
your pocket and some Of the children have
picked it up" But:the children knew
nothing about it, and search of the floor
revealed nothing.
Then Touhy remarked, ut is q coed
thing that didn't have any more with
me, for left 5000 under the lining in the
reservoir of my stove down at the cabin"
Being still very drowsy he fell asleep again,
and did not return to his cabin until Mon
day forenoon.
He unlocked his door, taking the key
from his upper vest pocket, where he had
placed it the day before in the presence OF
Cain, at whose house he had spent the
night. There are no windows in the cabin.
After going in and relocking the door he
laid upon his bed and slept until late in the
afternoon; when he awoke and struck
light the appearance OF things startled him.
The bed had been cut open. and feathers
were scattered about tho door. He i'm
mediately looked in the stove for his
money and found it gone.
He then went over to Durand & Wagner's
store and told this story. On the ar
rival of Chief Cody Mr. Touhy seemed
dazsd. The Chief Of Police, after hearing
the above story took him to Butte in his
cutter and turned him over to Marshal
Jolley, who has been working on tho case
since. Yesterday q search warrant Was
sworn out, and $3.50 of the money recov-
cred in Gains house. The money was Sc
crsted in an old shoe, in an onion sack, in
. valiss, on table under the cloth, and in
divers other places. A complaint was then
sworn out against Cain, and he was placed
under arrest. Other parties are suspected
OF having a hand in the robbery.
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The Touhy Robbery.

The preliminary examination OF Richard
Caine and Thomas Foley, for robbins
James Teuhy, was to have taken place
yseterday afternoon before Justice Lippin.
cot, cot but owing to County Attorney De
sehlesiDser examination before Police
Judge AeHatton, it had to be postponed.
Inc case viii como up to-day at 1 o'clock.
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sank With . Despairing Cry.

Bound Brook, N. j., February TO-
Daring thieves entered the post office here
last night. They were discovered by the
railroad agent. He at once opened fire on
them. One thief was shot, but he managed
to get to the Rarian river, where he jum-
ped in, hoping to escape by swimming to
the other side. The loss of blood weakened
him greatly, and the icy water benumbed
him, and when but few feet from the
shore he sank with despairing cry and
was drowned. The pal OF the drowned
thief made q desperate struggle to escape,
but was overpowered and taken into Gus.
tody. The robbers were members of the
same gang who entered the Jersey City
post Office . few days ago, bound the
watchman and janitor, and tried to rob
the safe.
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ations.

WARRINGTON, February 9.-Indian q agents:
J. w. Mcnamara, OF Illinois, at the Colo
RADIO River Agency. Arizona; S. H. Yates,
OF California, at Round Valley Agency,
California; D. o. Owen, OF Ohio. Fort Peck
Agency, Montana; B: cofiey; 81 Oregon:
Oregon. Warm Springs Agency, Oregon; J.
8. MacLane, OF Oregon. Grand Ronde
Agency, Oregon; J. PriestIy, OF Wisconsin,
Yakima Agency, Washington Territory.
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Canadian Town Flooded.

LoND, n, Ont, February 9.-The north
branch OF the ri yer James has again over.
flowed its banks, and nearly all the houses
in the southern end of the west village is
flooded to some depth. Three feet OF NOV
ing ice has destroyed portion OF the Sui.
phur Springs buildings, and also about fifty
feet OF the breakwater between Black Friars
and Kensington bridges.
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VIM Not Cause Delay.

WARRINGTON, February 10.-Ths substi-
tuition Of Hammond for Tucker as . mem-
Der OF tho Conference Committee ON the
Anti Polygamy bill, will not, it is believed.
cause any delay in the consideration Of
that measure. The Conference Committee
will meet tomorrow, and the Indications
are that an agreement will then be reached
on bill similar in its principles and pro-
visions to that passed by the House.
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For the Benefit Of Lorrsrs.

WAsnNaToN, February 1O.-Senator Sa-
bin to-day introduced bill authorizing the
Secretary of the Interior to permit persons
cutting logs on the small streams that flow
through Indian reservations t., make such
necessary improvements, in clearing rocks
and building dams, as may bs necessary to
float logs through rapids or shallow places.
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Mishap to . Steamer.

LONDON, February 11.-Information has
been received in shipping circles in this city
that one of the steamships of the Nntional
line was spoken at sea on the 9Th instant
with her propeller broken and returning to
England under sail. The steamer when
spoken was 700 miles from land. All on
board were well.
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Catsls Convention.

DExvER, February 1O.-A resolution was
adopted in tho International Range Con-
vention to-day setting forth that Coleman.
Commissioner Of Agriculture, had done
everything possible under the laws of the
United States to protect the cattle Of this
country from pleuro-pneumonia, and ex-
tending thanks from the Association to
him for his action in the matter. A propo-
sition BY Mr.. Gillian. of Cleveland, Ohio,
for pooling the cattle interests Of the range
country and forming stock company with
. capital Of 500, ,O0O, 600 to carry on this
project was referred to the Board Of Direct
ors. A resolution stating that false reports
have been circulated concerning tho fnan-
cial condition of the range cattle business,
representing that the business was bank
rupt, and resolving that the Convention
deny the repert and state that the range
cattle business is in . reasonably healthy
condition with prospects for improvement,
was adopted after hearty endorsement
from all the delegations. The Convention
then reelected Col. R. G. Head, of Colorado,
President; J. L. Brush, 1st Vice President;
]. G. Leary, New Mexico. Secretary; J. A.
Cooper, Denver, Treasurer, and an executive
board, and adjourned sine die.
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An lrroparable Loss.

sf. LOUIS, February 1O.-Bssides the
peeuniary loss which resulted last night At
st. Louis from the destruction Of Jesse
Arnot's livery stable, one loss was suffered
which is irrsparable. The hsarss in which
the remains Of Abraham Lincoln were con.
vsysd to their last resting place was CON-
sumed IN tie flames,
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York q Northern Railway yesterday sent .
back the strikers without exception. He
replied that ae the union men had struck
work without giving any warning they
could not come back. All the new men
have been promised permanent situations
and were giving satisfaction. At the main
line deck all of the strikers returned. At
the Mallory line dock the superintendent
will have none OF the strikers, the men tax
ing their places giving entire satisfaction.
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Special to TIE MINER--
Fire-Attempted Suicide.

MILES CRY, February 9.-Afreh here early
this morning destroyed three buildings on
Main street. Total loss OF buildings and
fixtures and stock, $11 900. Nearly GOV.
cred by insurance.
Mrs. Kleineu, wife of an old town saloon
keeper, attempted suicide early this morn
ing by cutting her throat with razor
The wound is not dangerous. Cause. quar-
rel with her husband.
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Refused to Go Out,

New YORK, February 1.-THE order
calling on the engineers employed on steam
ship and railroad piers to 60 on strike 81
far as the piers of river fronts is concerned,
has proven dead letter. A visit to the
docks this morning failed to discover
single instance where tho stationary engi-
neers had quit work. A visit to the brew
cries showed that all the employees were at
work. and the men stated that they have
positively refused to quit work and join
the army of strikers.
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ONE BRITISH SHIP Less.
An Ice Floo Moro Eheotive Than lnRailss
Late Speech.

Late Speech.
New York, February 1O.-The British
steamer Wells City was run down in tho
Hudson river this morning by the steamer
Lone Star. Of the Morgan line. The Wells
City had just arrived from Bristol, Eng
land, and az at anchor off her pier, when
the Lone Star. coming up the river at 4
o'clock, ran into her and stove q hole in
her hull. She filled rapidly and sunk. The
Lone Star was much damaged, but made
her way to her landing at pier 81, and was
laid up. The officers and crew of the
sunken steamer were rescued and taken
ashore.
LArER-An Investigation reveals that it
was not the Lone Star, but floating river
ice which stove in the side Of the Wells City.
No ice had been seen in the river in FIVE
days. but at o'clock the ice
came down. and striking the steamer in the
wake OF the engine, stove hole in her.
she sank in twenty minutes. She had .
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Indian Agents Appointed.

WARRINGTON, February 10.-The presi.
dent sent tho following nominations to the
Senate to-day: To be Indian agent at
Fort Belknap agency, Montana, Edwin c.
Fields, OF Maryland; Colorado River
agency, Arisona, George w. Bunsey, Of
Illinois.
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THE LEGISLATURE,
Council.

COUNCIL.
H1LENA, February ia petition was
recetSed from Silver Bow county, asking
thae the case Of the variety thsaters be
FIeae to napicipal goyernmsnts.
BY Rickards-Amending section 5O4 Of
the fifth division of the statutes.
BY Sutherlin-To restrict the use of
poison in killing wild animals.
INTRODUCED.
Council bill No. 30. by Pardee. It in
creases the salary Of the territorial treas
urer to So, 900, and tho bonds to $50, 900.
Council bill No. 81, by Richards. It gives
the district courts authority to change the
names of persons or places upon petition,
and after proper investigation.
Council bill No. 80, by Richards. It pro-
vides for the adoption OF children.
PASSED.
Council joint memorial No. 3. asking for
the relief of the pioneer settlers of Yellow
stone Park.
Council bill No. 6, relating to compensa-
tions for industrial and productive pur-
poses, was lost.
MESSAGES.
The governor has notified the legislature
that he has assumed the duties of his Of
flee, and appointed Harry L. Lake as pri.
vate secretary. He has also approved
c ouncil bill No. 8, the probate practice act;
also Council joint memorial No. 6, ap-
pointing committee ON contagious dis
eases.
Es House. e. M
House bill II, allowing Beaverhead
county to build court house, was tabled.
It was held that it is a special law.
NOTICES..
By Alderson-Encouraging the construc-
ton OF irrigating canals; also q memorial
relating to the Fort Ellis military reserva-
ton.
RESOLUTIONS.
A resolution was passed to appoint a
Joint committee to invite Governor Leslie
to meet the legislature in joint session.
A resolution was adopted appointing
joint committee to inspect the penitentiary
and insane asylum.
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WAR TO THE HuT.
District Assembly No. - Calls Out
TX nm lHAun1APa

District Assembly No. - Calls Out
1900 Members.
NEW YoRK, February 10.-The Evening
News, extra says: District Assembly 49
has put on an additional coat Of war paint.
At its conference early this morning it
ordered out everybody in the beer, ale and
porter brsweriss in this city, Yonkers.
Jersey City, Brooklyn. Staten Island, and
Patterson, a. we'll as the members OF &C.
centric associations ofstationary engineers
employed in the different factories within
it's jurisdiction. Tho order is to 60 into Of
feet tomorrow, and it is estimated the
number who will stop work in the breweries
alone will amount to II, 900. Tho number
who will be thrown out ky strike Of engi-
nssrs will run far into the thousands. No
present, but it is certain that il
they do quit, q majority Of the
big factories will have to close
down. No. 40 claims that on
the strength of assurances that arrange.
ments were being made for the arbitration
Of the coal troubles. it rested on it's oars
and lost some ground. Now it intends to
regain that ground and get some: more.
The members OF Ao's executive board are
more than ever confident OF success. A
Of the board says that the settle
msnt Of the Reading read had not been
sanctioned by -; that IL was
doubtless made with the understanding
that Corbin was to get other
to come to the same terms. He
said it remained to be seen whether Corbin
Was acting in good faith, and added that if
be were not the Reading men will stop
work when called on. Jas. E. Quinn, Of
District Assembly No. 40, and Victor Drury |
vent to Boston last night. They arc to |
confer with District Assembly No. 80, of
Massachusetts, in relation to the strike. |
The Knights in Massachusetts may be |
.alled out wherever Mr.. Scales coal is |
lsed."
New York, February 1O.-A sub |
committee OF tho executive board O! |
District Assembly ~ has been in session |
III the evening, it il believed in considering |
he INSTABILITY OF extending tho present |
trike to brewers employees and station
.ry engineers.
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CONGRESSIONAL.
House.

WAsHINaroN, February 11.-At 8:45 the
presidents private secretary was an
nounced. He presented message from the
president, transmitting without his ap-
proval the Dependent Pension bill. The
reading OF message was followed with an
attention more strict than generally &C.
corded to such documents. At it's conclu-
sion Matson (Indiana) moved that the bill
and accompanying message be referred to
tho Committee on Invalid Pensions, prom.
Using that they would be reported back
within the coming week. The motion was
agreed 10 by . vote of 1877 to 20.
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Saves $50, 900 . Month.

NEw YORK, February 1O.-An adjourned
conference between the representatives Of
Ine [aelnc Mail Steamship Company and
on ssttlsment OF differences WAS held this
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Housa.

Notices OF bills were given a. follows:
By Muth-A bill for tho relief OF Fisk
Brothers.
By Forham-An act concerning the
Lords day.
By Wilson-An act to amend an act con.
corning the representation Of quartz lodes.
By Toole-An act concerning marriage
licenses.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
House bill No. so, by Harwood-An act
to amend an act creating the county of
Yellowstone and the election of officers
therein.
House bill 20, u bill to amend section 80
OF article 3, concerning railroad corpora
tions.
Marshall was given leave to introduce,
without leave, . bill to reorganise and con.
solidate the Montana Library.
PASSED.
House bill rs, an act defining tho COM
pensation OF county officers, was passed
unanimously.
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Street Car Strikers On Their Ear.

Stroet C@r Btrtkefs On Th0ir Ear.
BosroN, February 11.-At 9 o'clock this
morning the South Bosten Horse Railroad
Company started the first car that has
been run over the road since the strike be-
gan. Other cars have been sent out since.
Every car has four, and some of them six,
policemen aboard. Crowds of hoodlums
along the route greet each car with yells,
and hurl sticks, stones and mud at the
windows. Serious trouble is expected in
South Boston, if the cars are run tonight.
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In the Senate Stanford introduced bill
tho armament OF forts and coast defensee
and vessels of the United States. Re
ferred.
Maxey, from tho committee on military
affairs, reported the bill granting the Salt
Lake 4 Fort Douglass Railway Company
the right of way across the Fort Douglass
military resegvation in Utah. Calendar.
The Senate b}ilyfppropriating $10O,O0
for the Improvement and enlargement oi
the courthouse and postoffice at Omaha
was passed.
The Senate then resumed the considera-
tion of the ds-Tehuantepec bill, and
Hoar concluded his argument in support
OF it. Tho bill was then laid aside Temporal
rily.
Dolph introduced bill to authorize
Dalles City to construct bridge across the
Columbia river in Oregon. Referred.
Senate bill to authorize Billings, Clark g
Fork & Cook City Railway compaAy to
construct and operate a railway through
the Grow Indian reservation was passed.
Senate bill granting the Utah Midland
Railway company the right of way through
Uncompabgre and Uintah reservations in
Utah was passed.
The Senate then proceeded to consider
the Post Office Appropriation bill.
Plumb. member of the Committee on
Appropriations, having charge of the bill
made an explanatory statement. With
the exception OF single item he said the
bill, so far as appropriations OF money
went, was just as it came from the House,
and that it was precisely according to the
estimates OF the department.. The House
bill was amended by inserting an item
providing that no boxes for collection of
mail matters by carriers shall be placed
inside of any building except public build
ings and buildings which are freely open to
the public during business hours, or rail-
road stations. The amendment as to trans
portation TO South America was not taken
up for consideration, as it was expected To-
lead to debate and the bill was laid aside
till tomorrow.
Senate bill for remuneration for the
Shoshone and Bannock tribes of Indians
for relinquishiDg title to SO much of the
lands of Fort Hall reservation as is re-,
quired for the uses and purposes OF The
Utah & Northern Railway Company and
Oregon Short Line Company, was passed.
House bill to divide the western judicial
district of Arkansas into two divisions,
was passed. with amendments.
Senate bill granting to the State of Cali
fornia five per cent of the net proceeds of
sales of land in that State was passed.
Yeas, Al; nays, S. The nays being George,
Maxey, iRiddleberger, Salisbury and
Vance.
House bill empowering Fort Worth and
Denver City Railway to construct and op-
crate q railway through the Indian Terri
tory, was passed. A motion to reconsider
the vote passing it was entered by Mr..
Platt, so that he might have time to ex-
anime it. Adjourned till tomorrow.
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INTRODUCED.

Council Joint Resolution z, by Collins, for
an appropriation for the expense OF tele-
graphing the mem orial relating to the sur
veyor-general's Office. to Delegate Toole.
Passed.
Council Joint Memorial 1, asking for an
appropriation OF $500, 900 for the improve
ment OF the Yellowstone National Park.
Passed.
Adjourned.
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Refuses to Strike.

NEW YORK, February 1.-THE eccentric
order Of District Assembly 49, Knights OF
Labor, to strike. At the headquarters of
the assembly this morning reports OF dele
gates. who had been out to see what steps
the engineers were taking in the matter OF
obeying the order, reported that the men
refused to quit work. Reports from differ
ent brewsries were equally discouragina,
and it was generally admitted that the last
effort Of ~ has proved q failure.
A number Of longshoremen stood around
headquarters and several openly declared
they would 90 to work unless more fnan-
cial aid from their union was granted
them. A similar opinion was expressed by
other men, and it would not be surprising
il there was q general break in the ranks of
the strikers at any moment.
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Special to TIE MINER

WASHINGTON, February 9.-Patrick Tai
ent was yesterday appointed postmaster
at Butte.
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By misunderstanding section 5O4 Of
the fifth division of the statutes.
BY Sutherlin-To restrict the use of
poison in killing wild animals.
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ST.. PErERsBuRa, February 1.-THE
Russian Mediterranean feet has been or.
dered to Japan whore the Gear intends to
assemble q squadron Of considerable pro.
portion,
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SPECIAL AND GENERAL.
legislative Proceedings-New Postmas.
ter--Attempted Suicide-For.
eign News, Etc. - -
special to THE MINER
LE0IsLATIvE PROCEEDINGS.
Council.

HELENA, February "a petition was
received from Gallatin county concerning
the employment OF women and. minors in
drinking resorts.